Choose a target job (also called a "job objective"). An actual job title works best.

Find out what skills, knowledge, and experience are needed to do that target job.

Make a list of your 2, 3, or 4 strongest skills or abilities or knowledge that make you a good candidate for the target job.

For each key skill, think of several accomplishments from your past work history that illustrate that skill.

Describe each accomplishment in a simple, powerful, action statement that emphasizes the results that benefited your employer.

Make a list of the primary jobs you've held, in chronological order. Include any unpaid work that fills a gap or that shows you have the skills for the job.

Make a list of your training and education that's related to the new job you want.

Choose a resume format that fits your situation--either chronological or functional.

Arrange your action statements according to the format you choose.

Summarize your key points at the top of your resume.